1969 Piper Cherokee Six
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTH'BendixKing KX-165 NAV/COMM ' BendixKing KT-76A transponder ' HyperVox HV-1 intercom (6 place) ' S-TEC 50 Autopilot ' Garmin 430 GPS ' uAvionics ADS-B out tailbeacon ' BendixKing KMA 24 audio control ' complete logs ' 1,500 useful load
Description
Piper Cherokee 6 (Six) ' PA-32-260 ' 1969 ' Airframe time 5779 ' Lycoming O-540-E4B5 engine ' 292 SMOH ' Hartzell "Scimitar" 3-blade prop ' BendixKing KX-165 NAV/COMM ' BendixKing KT-76A transponder ' HyperVox HV-1 intercom (6 place) ' S-TEC 50 Autopilot ' Garmin 430 GPS ' uAvionics ADS-B out tailbeacon ' BendixKing KMA 24 audio control ' complete logs ' ~1,500 useful load ' 84 gal fuel capacity (4 tanks) ' reason for selling: amazing plane, recent engine overhaul, high-performing "Scimitar" prop, great for family, but no time to fly
Engine
Lycoming O-540-E4B5 engine ' 292 SMOH ' 84 gal fuel capacity (4 tanks)
Interior
Gray leather interior, 6 seat
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Daniel Zimmerman
trade-a-plane.com
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$155,000
$165,000
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Fairfax, VA | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Cherokee Six
This 1969 Piper Cherokee Six (7728J) is a 7-seat single engine piston with 5,779 hours on the airframe. There are currently 49 Cherokee Six aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,000 to $495,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $155,000.
The Cherokee Six cruises at 145 kts (269 km/h) with a range of 800 nm (1,482 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 16,250 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14 GPH (53 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $77/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $150/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $20,000. With 5,779 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. Mechanics have filed 1 service difficulty report for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Piper Cherokee Six — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (7728J) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Service Difficulty Reports — Piper Cherokee
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 1 recent report for this aircraft type.
DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION THE RIGHT WING AFT ATTACH FITTING OUTBOARD OF THE FUSELAGE AND AFT WING SPAR WERE FOUND TO EXHIBIT DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION BETWEEN THE STEEL ATTACH FITTING AND THE REAR SPAR. THE AFT SPAR WAS CORRODED TO THE POINT WHERE A...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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